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Greek Yogurt Muffins
Greek Yogurt Muffins are a delicately soft high-protein breakfast treat. Keep them plain or jazz them up with fresh berries or chocolate chips. Ready in 25 minutes or less, with 6 grams of protein per muffin.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 139 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional, or add more
- 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt or 2% or whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil or light olive oil
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk such as almond, cashew, or soy
Optional Mix Ins (pick one)
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF and line 12-cup muffin pan with liners. Spray lightly or use silicone liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl combine dry ingredients; set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl add Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, oil and milk. Whisk together until fully combined.
- Combine: Add bowl of dry ingredients to wet, using large silicone spatula to fold together until just combined. If using mix ins, add in after a couple of stirs, before flour bits are fully incorporated.
- Bake: Evenly distribute batter into 12-cup muffin pan, filling about ¾ way full. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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Notes
- STORAGE - leftover muffins can be stored covered at room temperature for 2 days or stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days.
- FREEZE - individually wrap each muffin in plastic wrap, then transfer to a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 2 months.
- THAW - thaw muffins overnight in the fridge or at room temperature.
- REHEAT - if you prefer warm muffins, heat them up in a toaster oven for 5 minutes or pop one in the microwave for 5-10 seconds (20-40 seconds if frozen), until warm.
- Nutrition info does not include mix in's.
Nutrition Information
Calories
139kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
161mg
(7%)
Potassium
82mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
65IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.